They run many miles every day, preparing for the next competition. This small handful of athletes, exercising patience and endurance, runs the lengthy and sometimes unruly terrain. They are the 2017 San Mateo High School Cross Country team and the starter’s gun has fired on their new season. The team is led by veteran coach, Ed Riley who is entering his twelfth year with SMHS. “When I got into coaching, I never thought I’d coach Cross Country because I never ran Cross Country. I only ran track, but I ran it all year long, so I was always running. It’s…

Cross Country is definitely a commitment; not only because the members must run in blistering heat and bone-chilling temperatures, but also because it’s easy to give up. After all, running can also be considered a mind game. Perseverance, strength and a strong mindset are key to help you get over that hill. San Mateo High’s Cross Country team has just what it takes to conquer these hardships. “I think we’ve got a very talented team this year, led by our two sophomores, Mallorie Jenne and Alex Wai. They’re leading in times. Close behind is Evelyn Contreras,” said Ed Riley, head…

Cross country crosses San Mateo’s runner’s minds as it comes into season. Fifteen dedicated runners come together to face against the other 16 schools in the district. Both their feet and their hearts are ready to win. The first meet will be held at Westmoor High School, they will be facing 16 different schools, resulting in over 150 runners at the meet. It will be a 2.9 mile run up difficult hills and paths. The meet will be in Daly City on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Although Cross country is a great and fun sport it is “an indomitable sport,…

As many of you may already know, running is a great way to stay healthy and fit. So why not join the San Mateo track and cross country team and have a great time running along with friends and students from different schools? Track and cross country starts during the fall of every year. This year there are a total of 14 members on the team. The coach of the track and cross country team is Ed Riley and the assistant coach is Roy Michon. “They’re great. They’re really chill and inspiring. They push us to do more and better,”…